# Principal Machine Learning Engineer (AI-ML Data Scientist - ADEM) at Palo Alto Networks

- Company: Palo Alto Networks
- What the company does: Implement Zero Trust, Secure your Network, Cloud workloads, Hybrid Workforce, Leverage Threat Intelligence & Security Consulting. Cybersecurity Services & Education for CISO’s, Head of Infrastructure, Network Security Engineers, Cloud Architects & SOC Managers. Backed by Greylock, Sequoia and Felicis.
- Company website: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Santa Clara, United States of America
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-25
- Apply by: 2026-11-09
- Apply: https://paloaltonetworks.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/panwexternalcareers/job/Santa-Clara-United-States-of-America/Sr-Staff-Machine-Learning-Engineer--ADEM-_JR-017568
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/palo-alto-networks-principal-machine-learning-engineer-ai-ml-data-scientist-adem/

## About the role

Palo Alto Networks' ADEM group is seeking an accomplished Principal AI-ML / Data Scientist to serve as a principal technical anchor for our next-generation AIOps platform. In this role, you will bridge the gap between advanced AI research and production-grade backend software engineering, turning massive system telemetry into autonomous, self-healing capabilities.

## What they're looking for

- 8+ years in software engineering, with a track record of deploying production-grade ML, GenAI, or agentic workflows at scale
- Strong Python (for AI/ML) combined with professional Go or Java experience for backend microservices
- Hands-on experience with SQL, designing and restructuring BigQuery schemas, and building/managing scalable data pipelines using Dataflow, Google ADK and GKE
- Solid understanding of retrieval systems (RAG), prompt engineering, model evaluation, and statistical modeling
- Ability to build platform-level services that integrate cleanly with adjacent ecosystems (e.g., Prisma Access, Cortex)
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field